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Overprovision: Exploring Purposefully Wasteful Spaces in Residential Design

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Image © Niveditaa Grupta Overprovision can be seen as an architecture strategy through the lens of resilience —making spaces adaptable to changes, reinterpretations, and future needs. Are there parallels in architectural theory or practice that align with this concept, as explored by notable figures in the discourse on space?

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The Impact of Co-Living in Spain: 5 Projects with Multigenerational Shared Spaces

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While co-living buildings also incorporate spaces for individuality, this new form of communal domesticity emerges as a viable alternative suitable for diverse users, not only students or young adults but also older residents, promoting efficient space utilization and intergenerational interaction. Read more »

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Refurbishing Theater Spaces: Adapting Cultural Landmarks for Modern Audiences

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Theaters serve as cultural and social institutions, shaping society by providing spaces where stories of identity, race, and justice are brought to life. Architecturally, theaters are more than performance spaces —they are landmarks that embody both the history and future of the arts.

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Interior Courtyards: An Effective Strategy to Improve Space Quality in 15 Residential Projects

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In both cases, they are a key element in improving the quality of the home's interior space i n various ways. Image © Toshiyuki Yano There are many advantages to incorporating interior courtyards in residential projects , both in urban contexts and in more natural surroundings.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

Realistic Representation Build trust with immersive visuals of future spaces. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients. Showcasing Innovation Stand out by working with cutting-edge technology. Cost and Time Optimization Reduce revisions, rework, and delays.

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LACMA to peview new public spaces beginning this June

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This covers the entire ground plane of the space, connecting the museum site to its geological memory and Indigenous past while referencing the form of the new building. Photo: © Museum Associates/LACMA Artist Mariana Castillo Deball’s 75,000-square-foot site-specific piece will inaugurate the plaza.

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Learning Through Play: Architecture for Kids in Educational Spaces and Playgrounds

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NUBO Kindergarten / PAL Design. Image © Michelle Young, Amy Piddington Designing for children is certainly not child's play. While adults lead the design process, the end-users are often children , as seen in kindergartens, schools, and parks.

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